1. Confirm Your Eligibility and Residency

To apply for a CIE, you must be officially resident in an Italian municipality (Comune).
You’ll need a Residence Registration Certificate (Iscrizione Anagrafica).

Foreign nationals: must hold a valid residence permit (permesso di soggiorno).
Italian citizens abroad (AIRE): must be registered with the Registry of Italians Residing Abroad (Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all’Estero).

2. Book Your Appointment Online

Appointments are made through the Ministry of the Interior’s Prenotazioni CIE portal.
The system will direct you to your local Comune’s booking page.

👉 Official Booking Portal: https://www.prenotazionicie.interno.gov.it/

3. Prepare the Required Documents

Bring the following to your appointment:

One recent passport-sized photo on a white background
Your Italian Tax Code (Codice Fiscale)
Your existing ID card, if you have one
EU citizens: valid national ID from your home country
Non-EU citizens: valid residence permit and passport
Italian citizens abroad (AIRE): check with your consulate; usually a passport-sized photo and valid ID are required

4. Attend Your Appointment at the Comune or Consulate

During the appointment:

Your photo and fingerprints will be taken
Your personal data will be verified
You’ll be asked about organ-donation consent

💰 Fee: about €22.21, though costs can vary slightly between municipalities.

5. Receive Your CIE by Mail

The CIE is not issued immediately.
It’s produced by the Italian State Mint and sent by registered mail to your address, usually within 10 business days.

🔗 Official Resources

✅ Tip from Stato: Permesso di soggiorno
Once you receive your CIE, you can use it to access digital public services (such as INPS, Agenzia delle Entrate, and SPID-enabled platforms) securely and easily.

How to Obtain an Italian Electronic Identity Card (CIE)